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- 1Boston's Old North Church blesses the animals▼Old North Church in Boston held its blessing of the animals on Sunday.
The Old North Church in Boston held its annual blessing of the animals on Sunday, welcoming pets and their owners to the historic site. The ceremony, rooted in the tradition honouring St Francis of Assisi, saw animals receive blessings from clergy. The event draws attention each year for its warm community spirit at one of America's most famous churches.
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World Mission Sunday 2026 will be observed on October 18, the annual Catholic day of prayer and support for missionary work around the world. Dioceses, including Kansas City-St. Joseph, are already noting the date as parishes prepare to highlight global mission efforts and encourage contributions to the missionary church.
- 3Cardinals linked to possible free agent target JP Crawford▼Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: JP Crawford DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 07: J.P. Crawford #3 of the
Discussion is underway about J.P. Crawford as a possible free agent target for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Seattle Mariners shortstop drew attention after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in game three of the American League playoff series in Detroit on October 7. Fans are weighing what he could add to St. Louis if he becomes available.
- 4Episcopal churches bless animals for St. Francis feast day●Episcopal churches bless animals on St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day
Episcopal churches are holding blessings of animals to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint known for his love of animals and nature. The annual tradition sees pet owners bring dogs, cats and other animals to church services to receive blessings, and it continues to draw attention each October.
- 5Berkshire Bought Lennar Shares After Stock Cut, Sparking Debate●🎬 Coming soon to CycleStack Is $LEN a Buy? (Oct '26) Berkshire Bought 9 of 10 Days After Lennar's Cut — Is the Thesis St
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought Lennar shares on nine of ten trading days following a cut in the homebuilder's stock, prompting debate over whether the bull thesis still holds. An upcoming market analysis scheduled for October 9 will examine whether Lennar is a buy heading into late 2026.
- 6Churches bless animals to honour St. Francis of Assisi▼In Photos: Churches celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing of the animals
Churches are holding blessing of the animals ceremonies to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Photo galleries from services show pets brought by their owners to receive blessings, a tradition observed around the feast day in early October by congregations across many denominations.